Lifting Information

Progressive Overload
Progressive overload is a core concept in strength training, and in practice is the main driver for strength gains over the long term. So what is it? I have read some complicated descriptions of Progressive Overload, and they can be helpful as you make your way...

Maxing Out
When can I max out? I used to think about this all the time, it’s what I lived for. I essentially maxed out every week for longer than I care to admit. And still, as a coach, I have lifters ask me very often when they can max out. Newer lifters want to “know where they’re at”...

Picking A Program
Now it’s time for the really fun stuff. It’s time to choose a program. I’m going to go through what I consider to be the most important things to keep in mind when you are picking a program as a beginner. These are things I wish I had thought about when I was just getting...

Beginner Series: Goal Setting
Setting goals for yourself is one of those things that seems so obvious, but often gets overlooked. Usually you know what your general goals are before you get into the gym: get stronger, feel better, be healthier, etc. But once you are in the gym and starting...

Beginners Series: Just Get Started
There are many things I wish I could go back and tell myself 10 years ago, when I was brand new to lifting and training. Looking back at old training logs and diet plans, I can’t help but cringe. What was I thinking!? I spent a lot of time worrying about...

Why Pump Training WON'T Make You Massive
You should not chase the pump! When training we want to look at the big picture. So what do we mean by pump training? Well, don’t solely train with the pump in mind. Honestly, this is what a lot beginners or bros(we didnt want to say it) do, they...

Simple Size Tips
Tip 1: Find that movement that your body responds well
to
Find the one
movement where you really feel the muscles that you're meant to feel. We see a
lot of people never finding the exercises that work best for their body. Not
everyone responds to every movement the...

Why You Don't Need
“Perfect” Form
For most individuals you don’t need perfect technique in order to get the results that you’re after. This does not mean that technique isn’t supremely important when it comes to your lifting. So what does that mean? Well, technique is invaluable, but...

Always Do This Before You Deadlift
This is something
that gets looked over all too often. Or even if you do, do this, its only done
before your first rep and not between reps. This will help not only in your
strength but with rep consistency and can be better for your body overall.
So...

Why Your Strength Program Might Not Build You Muscle
This is something that is more common than you'd think. Essentially, for those that want to get strong, you have accumulated too much fatigue(which you need to do for strength) which then leaves you unable to get sufficient volume to...